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Bacon Caramelized Onion Jam

Savory Bacon Caramelized Onion Jam for Epic Flavor Combos

This Bacon Caramelized Onion Jam is the perfect condiment that adds epic flavor combos to your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 6 strips Bacon Thick-cut for best texture
  • 3 cups Yellow Onions Vidalia or sweet white onions recommended
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar High-quality aged balsamic preferred
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark varieties work well
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can substitute with stone-ground mustard
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the Bacon into small pieces and cook in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Cook the bacon for 8-10 minutes until crispy, leaving about 3 tablespoons of fat in the pot.
  3. Add chopped yellow onions and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until softened and brown.
  4. Reduce heat, mix in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard, and simmer gently for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Once thickened to a jam-like consistency, season with salt and pepper, and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon and Vidalia onions for the best flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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